Following the announcement from the Joint Measurement Board regarding the measuring of show animals (below):
From the 1st January 2024 horses and ponies will need to be 8 years of age to obtain a full JMB height certificate. The board has been looking at growth rates for a few years now which suggest that some are still growing at 7 years of age. And so, to get the most accurate full height measurement the board agreed to the new age going forward. Therefore, from the 1st January 2024 only animals 8 years of age or over will be issued with full certificates. If your 7 year old has a Full Certificate obtained in 2023, it has a Full certificate and will not need representing for measurement in 2024.
The British Show Horse Association Board in association with all its measuring partners in the Showing Industry have agreed to the following for the 2024 season:
Animals in ridden height restricted classes WILL NOT be required to be in possession of a JMB height certificate to compete in RIHS or HOYS qualifiers. However, qualifying animals will need to be measured WITHIN 28 DAYS OF QUALIFICATION OR BEFORE THE FINAL WHICHEVER IS SOONER. The valid JMB Full Height Certificate or a valid JMB Annual Height Certificate must be submitted to BSHA on receipt from the JMB. There are no exceptions to this rule. Maxi Cobs, Large Riding Horses, Hunters (with the exception of Small Hunters) and Day Ticket competitors are exempt. Members can contact the office if they wish to discuss the remeasurement of their horse.
